How to get from Dunoon to Tarbert by bus and ferry?

Dunoon to Tarbert - Bus Timetable

The 478 bus from Dunoon to Tarbert runs from 13:20 to 17:40, with departures every 4 hr 20 min. The journey takes about 1 hr 50 min, with regular service throughout the operating hours.

From Dunoon to Tarbert by bus and ferry

To get from Dunoon to Tarbert in Scotland, take the 478 bus from Castle Gardens, Dunoon station to Ferry Terminal, Portavadie station. Next, take the CM2 ferry from Portavadie Ferry Terminal, Portavadie station to Tarbert (Loch Fyne) Ferry Terminal, Tarbert station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 50 min. The bus and ferry schedule from Dunoon may change. We recommend you check the updated bus and ferry schedule to Tarbert on the Moovit app.

110min
Bus - 478478
Ferry - CM2CM2
Walk to Tarbert
Leaves from Castle Gardens, Dunoon

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Dunoon
  • 2
    Bus - 478478
    Wait for bus
    478
    Portavadie
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Ferry Terminal, Portavadie
    ID 60709504
    62 min
  • 4
    Walk to ferry station
    Walk to ferry station
    Portavadie Ferry Terminal, Portavadie
    ID 9300PAV
    60 m • 1 min
  • 5
    Ferry - CM2CM2
    Wait for ferry
    CM2
    Tarbert
  • 6
    Ride to ferry station
    Ride to ferry station
    Tarbert (Loch Fyne) Ferry Terminal, Tarbert
    ID 9300LCT
    25 min
  • 7
    Walk to Tarbert
    Walk to
    Tarbert
    1.05 km • 14 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transport directions from Dunoon to Tarbert

The distance between Dunoon, Scotland and Tarbert, Scotland is approximately 50.45 km, which can typically be travelled in 110 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Dunoon to Tarbert by bus and ferry, so no matter how you choose to travel in Scotland – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Bus And Ferry timetable from Dunoon to Tarbert

To check the bus and ferry timetable from Dunoon to Tarbert using the Moovit app, first download and open the app on your smartphone. Enter your starting point (Dunoon) and destination (Tarbert), then select the desired date and time of travel. Moovit will show all available bus and ferry routes, estimated travel times, and any required transfers. You can view detailed departure and arrival times for each bus and ferry, as well as real-time updates for delays or changes. Use this information to plan your journey and stay up to date with the latest bus and ferry timetables.

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Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Dunoon to Tarbert?

    The fastest way takes 110 minutes, using Bus line 478, Ferry line CM2.

  • Is there a direct bus between Dunoon and Tarbert in Scotland?

    No, you’ll have to take one bus line and one ferry line in total. The total travelling time is 1 hr 50 min.

  • Which bus line goes from Dunoon to Tarbert in Scotland?

    The 478 bus line goes from Ferry Terminal, Portavadie station near Dunoon to Portavadie Ferry Terminal, Portavadie station. From there you’ll have to take one ferry line till Portavadie Ferry Terminal, Portavadie station near Tarbert in Scotland.

  • How long does it take to travel from Dunoon to Tarbert in Scotland by bus and ferry?

    The total travel time between Dunoon and Tarbert in Scotland by bus and ferry is about 1 hr 50 min.

  • Where do I get on the bus near Dunoon to get to Tarbert in Scotland?

    Get on the 478 bus from the Ferry Terminal, Portavadie stop near Dunoon in Scotland.

  • Where do I get off the bus when travelling between Dunoon and Tarbert in Scotland?

    Get off the bus at the Portavadie Ferry Terminal, Portavadie station, which is closest to Tarbert in Scotland.

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